As the most powerful prince in the Zhou Kingdom, Ji Yancheng's King Tai Palace was built very luxuriously. However, the current King Tai Palace was quiet and desolate. There were not more than ten people in the entire palace.
Actually, Ji Haodian did not say that he wanted to cripple Ji Yancheng and the rest.
Back then, Ji Haodian only said that he wanted the other princes to enter the capital to fight for the position of crown prince, but everyone could already see that Ji Haodian already hated Ji Yancheng and the others to the extreme. If they were to support him to succeed the throne, it would be an idiotic action. Thus, at that time, their situation was almost the same as being crippled.
Therefore, ever since the incident in the Kunlun Mystery Realm, Ji Yancheng and the other princes were completely thrown into the cold palace. They were in a miserable state.
At this moment, in the King Tai's Manor, Ji Yancheng, who originally looked masculine and valiant, exuded a dejected aura. His hair was a mess, and he sat on the ground. There were empty wine bottles all around him, and the strong smell of alcohol reverberated in the room.
His personal eunuch, Feng Ying, stood by Ji Yancheng's side with a worried expression. He didn't try to persuade him, because it was useless.
Ever since the day Ji Yancheng was crippled, he had been drowning his sorrows in alcohol. Those martial artists from the Tai King Manor had already lost quite a number of them in the Kunlun Mystic Realm. In the end, not a single one of them was left. Even some Xiantian and Houtian martial artists were the same.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Ji Yancheng was already a cripple. There was no way out for them to follow him. Moreover, when the new emperor ascended the throne, they might be implicated.
Therefore, other than the personal eunuch who suffered together with him, there was no one else by Ji Yancheng's side.
Of course, Ji Yancheng did not care about all this. He was pretty much crippled anyway.
To the other princes, such as King Wu, Ji Yanting and the rest who lost to Ji Yanxiu, they were very weak. It was fine for them to go back and be an idle Master.
However, Ji Yancheng was different. He was the prince with the most hope of inheriting the throne. Even after the crown prince was crippled, he was only one title away from the crown prince.
In the end, he ended up being treated the same as the deposed crown prince. He fell from the clouds to the mud. This situation was unbearable for him. He did not even know who to hate.
Should he hate Su Xin?
Before, he might have hated Su Xin. He hated Su Xin for ruining his plans. He hated Su Xin for killing so many of his subordinates.
But later, he found out that even without Su Xin, he could not become the crown prince.
Although Su Xin had done a good job, Su Xin was only a knife in his father's hand.
He wanted to hate Ji Haodian, but now that Ji Haodian was dead, who should he hate?
So now, the one Ji Yancheng hated was himself. He hated himself for being so high profile back then, causing his edge to be exposed. In the end, he was suspected by Ji Haodian.
If he had hidden his power in the dark and waited for Ji Hao Dian to die, how many of those trash could be his match?
In the past, the King of Shu, Ji Yanxiu, could only call him brother in front of him. He did not even dare to talk back when his subordinate slapped him. But now, that trash had become the crown prince. He was not willing to accept this!
But even if he was unwilling, the matter had already been decided. There was no medicine for regret in this world.
Perhaps Ji Yancheng should be worried about whether Ji Yanxiu would settle the score with him after he ascended the throne.
After all, he had insulted Ji Yanxiu more than once. With his personality, how could he let him go in the future?
However, Ji Yancheng did not want to think about these things anymore. His heart was already dead. If Ji Yanxiu wanted his life, he could just take it.
But at this moment, a servant quietly walked in and whispered into Feng Ying's ear, "Eunuch, Six Doors' Su Xin, Lord Su, has come to visit."
Feng Ying was shocked. Why did Su Xin come at this time? Was he preparing to kill Ji Yancheng?
This Ji Yanxiu was a little too arrogant. He hadn't even sat on the throne yet, and he already wanted to kill his brother?
"Bam!"
Ji Yancheng directly smashed the wine jug in his hand into pieces. His eyes revealed a look of madness.
Although the servant had whispered in Feng Ying's ear, Ji Yancheng was still a Xiantian martial artist. Naturally, Ji Yancheng had heard everything the servant had said.
Ji Yancheng laughed wildly, "My good little brother can't wait to take revenge so soon?
Alright, this King's life will be given to him. But even if I die, this King will make the entire city know about it! Make Ji Yanxiu lose all face! "
The struggle for the throne had always been cruel, and the Ji family of the Zhou Kingdom had this tradition.
Of course, Ji Haodian's father had more than one son, but why didn't he see a prince of the same generation as Ji Haodian in the Zhou Kingdom? This was because Ji Haodian had ruthlessly slaughtered all of his brothers back then!
However, the Zhou Kingdom was fought for by Ji Haodian after all, so even though many people knew about what he had done back then, very few people would spread it.
Now that Ji Yanxiu wanted to kill him, Ji Yancheng would blow things up. When the time came, Ji Yanxiu would bear the name of killing his brother. Although it wouldn't have any real impact on him, it would at least be able to disgust the other party.
But at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded out, "Does Your Highness King Tai not want to live anymore? Why bother? As long as you're alive, there's hope, isn't there? "
Su Xin slowly walked into the room. Seeing Ji Yancheng's dispirited appearance, he couldn't help but shake his head. It seemed that the blow that King Tai had received was even heavier than he had imagined.
Feng Ying said angrily, "Lord Su! No matter what, Your Highness King Tai is still a prince of the Zhou Kingdom. What's the meaning of you barging into the King Tai Palace? "
Although Ji Yancheng's title of King Tai only existed in name, Su Xin barging into the King Tai Palace was a clear slap to Ji Yancheng's face.
Of course, no one would care about this right now. Ji Yancheng only said in an emotionless voice, "Did Ji Yanxiu send you to kill me?
Su Xin, you really are This King's nemesis. Back then, This King suffered countless losses at your hands. I didn't think that In the end, This King would still die at your hands. "
Su Xin shook his head and said, "Ji Yanxiu doesn't have the qualifications to send me to kill you. Your Highness King Tai, you don't have to die."
Ji Yancheng suddenly raised his head and revealed a look of surprise in his eyes. He seemed to have discovered something extraordinary.
Just now, Su Xin actually called Ji Yanxiu by his name. His tone was actually not respectful at all. Normally, he should at least call him Your Highness Crown Prince.
Su Xin looked at Ji Yancheng and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness King Tai, it doesn't feel good to be kicked down from the clouds, does it? Tsk tsk, the way you look now is not the high-spirited King Tai I knew in the past. "
Ji Yancheng's eyes flashed with a trace of confusion. He asked coldly, "Su Xin, did you come here today to see me make a fool of myself?"
Su Xin shook his head and said, "I'm not that bored. I just want to tell Your Highness King Tai to pack up properly. You can't be the Crown Prince with your current appearance. Otherwise, during the coronation, the one who will lose face will be the Zhou Kingdom."
After saying this, Su Xin turned around and left, leaving behind Ji Yancheng and his personal eunuch Feng Ying, whose eyes flickered with shock.
Within a day, Su Xin had already made all the necessary preparations. At the same time, Ji Yanxiu had also made all the necessary preparations. However, he was preparing for the coronation in five days.
His men had consecutively messed up two things, which was equivalent to offending the Celestial Court and the Hades. After that, Ji Yanxiu finally didn't want to cause any more trouble. Of course, Ji Xuanyuan and the others wouldn't allow him to cause any more trouble.
However, although Ji Yanxiu was somewhat unwilling, the joy of ascending to the throne as the Emperor of the Zhou Kingdom diluted his annoyance. These few days, he even specially asked the court etiquette officer to teach him some etiquette for the coronation. He made it very solemn.
However, the foundation of the Zhou Kingdom wasn't much to begin with. The high-ranking officials of the Zhou Kingdom were even more realistic. It was enough as long as they had strength and ability. Why did they have to do all this? The Zhou Kingdom really didn't care much about these complicated etiquettes and other things.
Five days later, Ji Yanxiu brought his men to the palace early in the morning. However, the strange thing was that Tang Xian didn't directly bring him to the rooftop where the coronation ceremony was held. Instead, he brought him to the Conference Hall with an unknown smile on his face.
At this time, the high-ranking officials of the Zhou Kingdom were all in the Conference Hall. Even the Imperial Worship Hall, which had never appeared, sent a warrior of the Yang Spirit Realm.
Ji Yanxiu was a little puzzled by such a lineup, but he knew that the two things he had done previously had somewhat annoyed Ji Xuanyuan, so he didn't say much and stood aside obediently.
Anyway, when the auspicious time was approaching, they had to prepare for the coronation ceremony. For now, he would just bear with it for the time being.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Ji Xuanyuan coughed and said, "Everyone, the country can't be without a ruler for a day. Therefore, the most important thing for the Zhou Kingdom right now is to elect the Emperor and suppress the court.
Right now, the King of Shu, Ji Yanxiu, has been the Crown Prince for more than a month. Please judge if there are any different opinions. "
Hearing this, Ji Yanxiu hurriedly lowered his head and put on a humble posture.
The ceremonial officer had taught him these things before. This could be considered a tradition of the Zhou Kingdom.
In the past, the Zhou Kingdom was a small country. Because of its ambition, it was very strict with the heir to the throne.
Every Crown Prince had to supervise the country for a period of time after he succeeded the throne. The responsibility of acting as the Emperor was to let the courtiers of the Zhou Kingdom see if he was qualified to become the Emperor.
Of course, this was purely a formality. After all, the Zhou Kingdom had already stabilized, so there was no need for him to supervise the country anymore.
According to the guidance of the ceremonial officer, he only needed to put on a humble and cautious appearance and wait for all the courtiers of the Zhou Kingdom to agree.
However, Ji Yanxiu didn't hear the voices of agreement from Ji Xuanyuan and the others first. Instead, he saw Su Xin suddenly walk out, which made him have a bad feeling.
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